Madden NFL 13 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

[MisterAOk]

The thing I really like is the new Read and React system. The Defensive A.I is actually legit. But as a result, I have noticed that passing the ball is more difficult this year, in my opinion. I have had to run the ball a lot to have success, but I don't mind because that's the style of play that I like.

[Jwest85]

I think the people hating on this demo need to put down the crack pipe. It is just a Demo. Isn't the real game usually better?

[Big FN Deal]

Finally played a second game and there is just something off about the overlays and general network broadcast feel, even the scorebug. I like the starting line up graphic but the other overlays are just too light blue. I had to play a second game to confirm this and I don't understand why the color scheme for the graphics is so monotone. They should have just copied CBS and then added EAS (EA Sports) instead. Also, to Sage's point, the on field "live" and replay camera work is off somehow and I hope it's just because it's a demo.

Anyway, here is what I am talking about, notice how the real life CBS graphics have like a light blue trim but are mostly dark/blackish, also the real life scorebug doesn't seem as obstructive. Maybe it's the color settings on my tv that are making the graphical overlays look so cartoony in the demo, is anyone else noticing this?



EDIT- Just watched some uploaded videos on OS and the overlays look fine on there so it must be the color settings on my tv. Apologies to whom it may concern.

[DickDalewood]

I'll leave a quick impression then I'm out:

First, this game is so far beyond NCAA and what that team has done that it's not even funny. There isn't a single thing that isn't better in Madden.

Second, this demo alone is the best Madden I've ever played, and maybe football game period. Graphics, physics, commentary, presentation, gameplay, etc, etc... everything is just great. The improvements these devs have made astound me. Madden 12 let me down a little after 11... But this game? Wow.

Enjoy guys. I know I will.

[FinnZzgo]

Quote: Originally Posted by BiGVaTeR--

I love that you can post end game results to twitter and facebook i hope it works for online games to some of my boys try lying about the out come of the game would be great to put them on blast

How do you do that? it doesnt give me that option at at the end of the game..

[Skyboxer]

Quote: Originally Posted by MoGotti

It's the NFL for Christ sake. Go big or go home IMO.

NFL not World Wrestling....i'd like to know what NFL you watch where 90% of the hits are blow up hits. Also never ever seen a player run into someone on the ground and the runner slams down like he was hit by a Mac truck. It needs toned down.

[Gagnon39]

Just a quick impression.

I haven't played Madden since Madden 10 and I only played about 8-9 games of that before I put it to rest. Again, this is just my opinion, but the game is absolutely awful. The running animations are terrible, everyone still looks like they're on steroids, and Alex Smith looks like he's 49 years old.

I'll be passing on Madden again this year.

[achain]

I don't suppose anyone has ran into any issues downloading the demo from the Xbox marketplace? I get a strange error code when I try to download the game, but it may be because I only have a Silver subscription to xbox live?